The Reawakening

Inufreak: Welcome back to my fabulous fanfiction.

Inu: What is this a gameshow? Get the story rolling already dumbass

Sango: I'm going to have to agree with Inu on this one, I've waited for too long at this point get that cute human butt of yours typing.

Inufreak: Aren't you supposed to be on my side?

Sango: You kept me waiting 4 years, it's gonna take a chapter or two to get that back

Inu: Ha ha!

Inufreak: Groans

Chapter 12: The Reawakening

The sun glistened high in the sky as Inuyasha lay limp on the ground, his wounds fresh on the abdomen and chest from the battle just moments ago. Unbeknownst to him his demon blood had once again saved him. The trees shook from the breeze in the air and the spring season could be clearly recognized. Inuyasha lay still, his silver hair blood stained and flowing in the wind as the Sakura petals came floating down upon his face and body.

"Ugh…uhh…" he groaned in pain as his eyes fluttered open, taking in his surroundings. He sat up slowly, the pain receding from his mere thoughts of repressing it, he was no stranger to pain and it would not bother him now. "Wha… what happened, I don't remember passing out…" he mumbled to himself as he made his way up.

Sango's scream could be heard in the distance "INUYASHA!!!" she yelled from across the forested area. Her hair had almost fully changed to its silver color and she ran with a new vigor at the sight of his [Inuyasha grievous wounds. She ran, crying her eyes out seeing Inuyasha mangled and beaten. "Inuyasha! Why did you have to fight? Why do you always have to fight? You…" she said as she got near him, choking on her tears "…you could've… d..d..died… and left me all alone…" her tears flowing quite freely as she rushed to embrace him.

He shuddered, the gesture although kind in nature only caused him more pain, but he ignored it even more and wrapped his arms around her too. "I couldn't let him hurt you Sango… I just couldn't let him get near you, touch you, do anything to you…" he said slowly. He gazed up at the falling Sakura petals, his thoughts elsewhere as all he could do was hold her, comfort her. "Sango…"

Still crying she let go of him moving backward slightly as to get face to face with him. "Yes, Inuyasha?" she said wiping the tears and petals from her face.

"You're the most beautiful thing I have ever seen, and I don't ever want to see you cry. I don't want you to feel pain ever and I won't let you as long as there is breath in my lungs. That's why I have to fight, I have to protect you at all costs, because without you… I..I..I just don't know what I would do." He said looking straight into her eyes, eye contact never breaking.

They stared into each others eyes for some time, the silence between them pierced only by the sounds of beautiful nature. His eyes never left hers as she finally calmed down, the stream of tears subsiding. "Inuyasha?" she said. He inhaled deeply "Yes, Sango?". She stared into his eyes with ferocity. "Just because I'm a woman doesn't mean I can't protect myself, I was one of the finest demon slayers in my village!" she said planting a firm smack to his face.

He sat there open mouthed, the shock too much for him at the moment and did not say anything back. After a few moments, she grinned at him and he grinned back. "Let's get you back inside" she said softly, helping him off the soft grass and onto his feet. He staggered a bit trying to walk on his own, nearly falling over twice after taking only five steps until she came under his shoulder to help.

"You can ask for help sometimes Inuyasha… everyone needs help sometimes" She said smiling gently at him. He merely nodded, focusing on walking and not wanting to get into an argument over the issue.

They walked slowly back towards the house, the Sakura petals floating in front of them as if they were signaling a path for them to follow. Inuyasha took in the surroundings. He had not been there since he was a boy and it all seemed so new to him once again. The trees seemed bigger, the grass taller and the house seemed bigger than he remembered, its stone walls and foundations seemingly impenetrable. Yet the house gave off an aura of tranquility and welcome. Sango continued to support the limping Inuyasha as they finally returned.

"Inuyasha, I want you to lay down for awhile, I'm going to run you a bath and clean your wounds." She said sternly. He nodded, laying down already as she spoke, nearly asleep once his head hit the soft pillow.

'He's out like a light' Sango thought to herself as she traversed the large house to get to the huge bathroom. She hadn't realized it before, but after entering the bathroom she noticed there was a statue of a demon in the center of the pool. She jumped from the poolside to the center, clearing the 20 foot jump with ease. She stared at the figure carved into the stone and realized there was a plaque at the bottom. She stared at the plaque and read it aloud. "Intaishou, the great dog demon". 'This must be Inuyasha's father' Sango thought. He looked like a cross between Sesshomaru and Inuyasha, but more muscular and his features seemed softer, yet intimidating at the same time.

She jumped back across and headed for the aqueducts leading into the pool (Note: the pool is more like a hot spring). She pulled a long string that sent a gear into motion which in turn sent water onto a small water wheel. The wheel revolved opening the stopper which let the hot spring water into the pool. "Well that was easy enough, I didn't even have to start a fire" she said satisfied with her work (or lack thereof).

Inuyasha had fallen asleep by the time she returned to collect him. "Awwwww…hes so cute when he's sleeping" she thought aloud in a slight whisper. He lay curled up like a puppy, his clothes bloodied and torn, yet still sleeping soundly. "I don't even know if I should wake him yet…" she thought aloud once more. And she decided not to, laying next him and falling asleep herself in his warmth and comfort.

Inufreak: Everyones sleeping so I wont be too loud. I'm quite satisfied with that chapter, although short in comparison to future chapters, it is a start and its getting the ball rolling again. Enjoy 

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